Teledyne LeCroy TPA10, TPA10-QUADPAK User manual

Operator's
Manual

TekProbe
Probe Adapter

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Safety

Observe these instructions to keep the product operating in a correct
and safe condition. Follow generally accepted safety procedures in
addition to the precautions specified in this section. The overall safety

of any system incorporating this product is the responsibility of the
assembler of the system.

Symbols

These symbols appear on the product or in its documentation to alert
you to important safety considerations.

CAUTION of potential damage to product, or WARNING of
potential bodily injury. Attend to the accompanying information to
protect against injury or damage. Do not proceed until conditions

are fully understood and met.

Precautions

Use only as intended. The product is intended to be used only with the
compatible Teledyne LeCroy instruments. Using the product and/or the
equipment it is connected to in a manner other than specified may
impair the protection mechanisms.

Do not apply a voltage to any input that exceeds the maximum rating of
that input. Refer to the body of the oscilloscope and the product page at

for detailed information.

Use indoors only. The accessory is intended for indoor use and should
be operated in a clean, dry, environment. Do not use in wet/damp or
explosive atmospheres.

Keep product surfaces clean and dry. See "Cleaning" for instructions.

Do not operate with suspected failures. Do not use the product if any

part is damaged. Refer all maintenance to qualified service personnel.

Cleaning

Clean only the exterior of the product using a soft cloth moistened with
water or an alcohol solution. Do not use harsh chemicals or abrasive
elements. Under no circumstances submerge the device or allow
moisture to penetrate it.

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TPA10 TekProbe® Probe Adapter

About the TPA10

The TPA10 TekProbe® Probe Adapter enables you to connect select
TekProbe interface level II probes to any ProBus-equipped Teledyne
LeCroy instrument. The TPA10 supplies all necessary power and offset
control to the probe and automatically detects which probe is attached.

Electrical Characteristics

Bandwidth: 4 GHz (adapter only)

Power Supplies: +15V, -15V, +5V, -5V (each 2%)

Offset Voltage: +/-1V (1%)

Max Input Voltage: 47 Vpk, 33 Vrms

Environmental Characteristics

Operating Temperature: 0 to 50 ºC

Non-operating Temperature: -40 to +70 ºC

Humidity: 5% to 95% RH from 10 to 40 ºC

5% to 75% RH above 40 ºC
RH not controlled below 10 ºC

Operating Altitude: 3000 meters maximum

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions: 39.0 mm W x 31.1 mm H x 88.6 mm D
Weight: 119 g

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Supported Probes

The following TekProbe devices are supported for use with TPA10:

Preamplifiers

ADA400A, 1 MHz differential preamplifier

Current Probes

TCP202/TCP202A, 50 MHz AC/DC current probe

Single-ended Active Probes

P6205, 750 MHz single-ended active probe
P6243, 1 GHz single-ended active probe
P6245, 1.5 GHz single-ended active probe
P6241, 4 GHz single-ended active probe
P6249, 4 GHz single-ended active probe

Differential Active Probes

P5205/P5205A, 100 MHz differential probe
P5210/P5210A, 50 MHz differential probe
P6246, 400 MHz differential probe
P6247, 1 GHz differential probe
P6248, 1.5 GHz differential probe
P6250, 500 MHz differential probe
P6251, 1 GHz differential probe

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TPA10 TekProbe® Probe Adapter

Connection

Connect the TPA10 adapter to one of the oscilloscope's ProBus inputs.
Connect the probe to the TekProbe input on the TPA10. It does not
matter in what order this is done.

Probe Settings

Once the probe is connected to the oscilloscope through the TPA10, the
oscilloscope will automatically recognize it and set the attenuation
accordingly. If the probe contains internal offset circuitry, it is used to
control the probe offset. Other probes use the instrument offset
capability applied to the input; adjust the Offset setting on the Cx setup
dialog.

Buttons and switches on probes can continue to be used as described
in the probe manual. Any control that changes the probe attenuation
will be sensed by the oscilloscope and the channel scale adjusted
accordingly.

The TPA10 dialog appears behind the setup dialog for the channel to
which the probe is connected. With probes that store specific
information about themselves in an eeprom, the tab shows
"T-probe model"; otherwise, it shows "T-Probe".

The remainder of the dialog displays the probe attributes and contains
controls enabling you to:

• Auto Zero probes

• Update the TPA10 firmware

NOTE: The Update Firmware button appears only if the oscilloscope
senses the TPA10 firmware is out of date and it can support the update
(not all models can).

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Returning a Product for Service

Contact your regional Teledyne LeCroy service center for calibration or
other service. If the product cannot be serviced on location, the service
center will give you a Return Material Authorization (RMA) code and
instruct you where to ship the product. All products returned to the
factory must have an RMA.

Return shipments must be prepaid. Teledyne LeCroy cannot accept COD
or Collect shipments. We recommend air-freighting. Insure the item
you’re returning for at least the replacement cost.

1. Remove all accessories from the device.

2. Pack the product in its case, surrounded by the original packing
material (or equivalent). Do not include the manual.

3. Label the case with a tag containing:

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The RMA

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Name and address of the owner

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Product model and serial number

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Description of failure or requisite service

4. Pack the product case in a cardboard shipping box with
adequate padding to avoid damage in transit.

5. Mark the outside of the box with the shipping address given to
you by Teledyne LeCroy; be sure to add the following:

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ATTN: <RMA code assigned by Teledyne LeCroy>

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FRAGILE

If returning a product to a different country:

• Mark the shipment as a "Return of US manufactured goods for
warranty repair/recalibration."

• If there is a cost for the service, list the cost in the Value column
and the original purchase price "For insurance purposes only."

• Be very specific about the reason for shipment. Duties may
have to be paid on the value of the service.

Extended warranty, calibration, and upgrade plans are available for
purchase. Contact your Teledyne LeCroy sales representative.

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Warranty

THE WARRANTY BELOW REPLACES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS, OR ADEQUACY
FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE. TELEDYNE LECROY SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE. THE CUSTOMER
IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND INSURANCE
CHARGES FOR THE RETURN OF PRODUCTS TO THE SERVICE
FACILITY. TELEDYNE LECROY WILL RETURN ALL PRODUCTS UNDER
WARRANTY WITH TRANSPORT PREPAID.

The product is warranted for normal use and operation, within
specifications, for a period of one year from shipment. Teledyne LeCroy
will either repair or, at our option, replace any product returned to one of
our authorized service centers within this period. However, in order to
do this we must first examine the product and find that it is defective
due to workmanship or materials and not due to misuse, neglect,
accident, or abnormal conditions or operation.

Teledyne LeCroy shall not be responsible for any defect, damage, or
failure caused by any of the following: a) attempted repairs or
installations by personnel other than Teledyne LeCroy representatives,
b) improper connection to incompatible equipment, or c) use of non­Teledyne LeCroy supplies. Furthermore, Teledyne LeCroy shall not be
obligated to service a product that has been modified or integrated
where the modification or integration increases the task duration or
difficulty of servicing the product. Spare and replacement parts and
repairs all have a 90-day warranty.

Products not made by Teledyne LeCroy are covered solely by the
warranty of the original equipment manufacturer.

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Certifications

Teledyne LeCroy certifies compliance to the following standards as of
the date of publication. See the EC Declaration of Conformity shipped
with your product for current certifications.

EMC Compliance

EC Declaration of Conformity - EMC

The product meets the intent of EC Directive 2004/108/EC for
Electromagnetic Compatibility. Compliance was demonstrated to the
following specifications as listed in the Official Journal of the European
Communities:

EN 61326-1:2013, EMC requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control, and laboratory use.

1. This product is intended for use in nonresidential areas only. Use in residential areas
may cause electromagnetic interference.

2. Emissions exceeding the levels required by this standard may occur when product is
connected to a test object.

3. To ensure compliance with the applicable EMC standards, use high quality shielded
interface cables.

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Australia & New Zealand Declaration of Conformity - EMC

The product complies with the EMC provision of the Radio
Communications Act per the following standards, in accordance with
requirements imposed by Australian Communication and Media
Authority (ACMA):

AS/NZS CISPR 11:2011 Radiated and Conducted Emissions, Group 1,
Class A.

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Safety Compliance

EC Declaration of Conformity - Low Voltage

The product meets the intent of EC Directive 2006/95/EC for Product
Safety. Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications
as listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities:

IEC/EN 61010-031:2015 Safety requirements for electrical equipment
for measurement, control, and laboratory use – Part 031: Safety
requirements for hand-held probe assemblies for electrical
measurement and test.

Environmental Compliance

End-of-Life Handling

The product is marked with this symbol to indicate that it
complies with the applicable European Union requirements to
Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Batteries.

The product is subject to disposal and recycling regulations
that vary by country and region. Many countries prohibit the disposal of
waste electronic equipment in standard waste receptacles. For more
information about proper disposal and recycling of your Teledyne
LeCroy product,

Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)

The product and its accessories conform to the 2011/65/EU RoHS2
Directive.

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